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6G5

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6G5 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Electron-Ray Tube). Recorded specifications: brand RCA, construction Heater-Cathode, socket 6-pin, and maximum plate voltage 250 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandRCA
ClassElectron-Ray Tube
Base
6-pin
Filament6.3 V @ 300 mA

Construction

Primary TypeHeater-Cathode
EnvelopeST-12

Filament / Heater

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage250 V
Grid 2 Voltage250 V

Audio Performance

Key Features
  • Fluorescent target
  • Indicator Type
  • Remote plate-current cut-off characteristic

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
100V Operation100 V———0.19 mA
200V Operation200 V———0.19 mA
250V Operation250 V———0.24 mA

Application Notes

The 6G5 is essentially a voltage indicator and as such is particularly useful as a convenient and non-mechanical means to indicate accurate tuning of a receiver to the desired station.

Datasheets

Datasheet: 6G5.pdf

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Datasheets courtesy of Frank Philipse via Frank's Electron Tube Data Sheets.

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